Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1887-01-06
Death Of Edmund blanchard, ESQ.

The Christmas gladness of this commu-
nifty occurred Monday morning Dec.
27th, at 8 O'Clock, IL being the death of
Edmund Blanchard, Esq, at his home
on High street. The deceased was one
of Bellefoute's most influential citizens.
He was connected with the oldest and
most respected families In this vicinity.
Ho was u man Of broad culture, we'll
informed lawyer and held in the high
est esteem as u citizen and by the
members of his profession. He and
his brother, Evan Blanchard, ESQ.,,
formed strong legal partnership and
represented Pennsylvania railroad in
terests in this vicinity.
He had been confined to tue house by
illness only a month, during which
time all his friends in this town and
vicinity had united in showing respect
and attention. His sufferings were
borne with the most supreme calmness,
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A meeting of the Centre county Bar
Association was held in the Court
house for the purpose of expressing
their respect for the dead in adopting
appropriate resolutions.
The last sad ceremonies attending
the funeral of The late Edmund Blanch-
ard, Esq. occurred at his late residence
on High street at > o'clock p. m. on
Thursday Dec. 30.h. The residence
was thronged with sympathizing
friends, including the Centre County
Bar Association and very numerous
delegations from Lock Haven and
Wiliamsport legal fraternities.
CoPFER.-A large specimen of cop
per ore was expressed to our towns
man E. II. Long. few days ago. 1t
weighs about 30 pounds and is unus-
ually rich. The chunk was taken from
the copper mines at Blue Wing, N, c.,
operated by Raker & Kaufman, ana in
which our friend Long holds an inter-
est. Mr.. Raker tarried in town sever
days a week or so ago to see how many
of our citizens may become interested
in the colonization of that part of the
country which surrounds these rich
copper belts. He describes the l0ca-
ton az very pleasant, being situated
between Durham, thai Thrifty tobacco
town of the South and Ciarksville.
Present indications point TO the build
ing of q railroad right through the
mining section and connecting with
the roads at Durham & Clarksville.
La fact an emigrant could not strike a
better spot to settle In and prosper
than the region around the Blue Wing
copper mines. Mr.. .Raker or Mr.. Kauff-
man will be glad to furnish detailed in
formation wneGeyer addressed on the
subject.
The public installation of officers
of Lieut.. w. w. Bierly Post, 29S, G.
A. R, which took place in their hall
on Main street, Monday evening was
an exceedingly pleasant and interesting
occasion. Com. Gregg ofliciated as n-
stalling officer and after the regular
ceremonies incident to that work were
gone through with the post organized
4 iut1 campfire. Several pat.iA'i ad-
dresses were made, the speakers being
comrade Keller, Samuel Zeigler, Esq,
Hon. w. X. Alexander and Hon. Jas.
p. Coburn. The last named gentle
man was in a specially happy mood and
kept tie boys and the audience in a
roar of laughter most OF the time. The
speaker made no secret OF the fact that
he was all the time thinking OF that
oyster supper which was to follow the
/ campfire ard the thought seemed 20
have a very inspiring influence upon
his well-set remarks. IN behalf Of the
post he extended a very warm invita-
tion TO all to proceed to Rocks hotel
after adjournment to partake of an oys-
ter repast An amusing part of the
programme was the Beef contract''
read by Adj. w. A. Tobias. The
speeches and jocular stories were inter-
jspersed by music furnished by Miss
Mable NJ. Musser and Miss Eva Wetzel
at the organ ard DR.. J. f. Harter on
the cornet. There was fair attend
ance by outsiders. Many more would
have been there had il been moro gen.
orally known. The oyster supper at
the National was greatly enjoyed by All
present and formed delightful closing
piece to The eyeniGg's programme. 1t
seemed that the members Of the post
felt that their order is in a 1ourishing
condition and that they have the good
will and encouragement Of the public
as far as the prosperity of the order is
concerned.
Letter from a Student.
Centre Mills, Pa, Dee 81, 1886.
EDITOR MHLuEIM JOURNAL,
Dear Sir:-As / have just returned home
from Paatinate College, McyerstOwn, Lebanon
Co. | thought would write u few lines for
YOUR columns, hoping you will spare little
short description Oft The iooltion, and surround
in,re and advantages OF this institution, think